As the topic says, I am looking to get a spring sniper rifle. My budget is around $150. I have been looking at the UTG MK96 and the JG BAR 10. Could anyone please give me their opinion on these guns or other suggestions?

Both are very good choices since they're both highly upgradable with aftermarket parts (other than that MK96 parts seem to be cheaper than VSR/BAR parts). As for which is better the only major differences that could possibly affect performance is that MK96 uses a much better hop up mechanism since it's applying straight down pressure unlike the BAR which uses a lever on the side giving uneven pressure causing a curve in your BB (this can be solved). And the different sear degrees, the BAR uses a 45 degree and the MK96 uses a 90 degree. Be aware the MK96 is large, heavy and bulky while the BAR is very very light and much easier to move about with.

I understand that having two full rifles in my load out may be difficult. That is however getting off topic. I would really appreciate getting your opinion as to what a good sniper rifle would be within my price range.

visor61 wrote:Pinguicula, I am not sure what you mean by a L33T sniper. I am simply looking for a good sniper that will require little to no upgrading.

You're really not going to get any stock gun that's going to out perform AEGs on the field, Unless you go to Apo's suggestions... If you want something that will need minimal upgrade to be affective again your choice in what you want (BAR/MK96), drop in a new TBB and since you want little upgrading that will be it. If your going to purchase a spring rifle and expect it to perform well you don't have a budget of $200, My VSR is at the $800 mark and it can still be better.

Well for that much money I may as well go and buy a real rifle. I am not a pro airsofter. The most I play is a backyard game on 3-4 acres. I don't need a gun that will cost me several hundred dollars for casual play.